Coral Springs allows leashed dogs only in neighborhood parks. The Sportsplex dog park, nearby dog parks in Parkland and Coconut Creek, and dog-friendly events.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Facts come from the City of Coral Springs dog park page and parks directory, and from the Parkland and Coconut Creek city sites, linked below. City parks: 954-345-2200. Police non-emergency, for a loose or dangerous dog: 954-344-1800.

Coral Springs is stricter about dogs than many South Florida cities. Leashed dogs are welcome in the city’s small neighborhood parks, but not in its big community parks, and the only off-leash space the city runs is the dog park on Sportsplex Drive. Here is where you can go, and the rules that apply.

Who to call

  • City parks and the dog park: 954-345-2200
  • Lost or found pet (police Humane Unit): 954-346-4422
  • Police non-emergency: 954-344-1800

The leash rule

The city’s rules for dogs come from Sections 4-7 and 16.2 of the City Code, which the dog park page cites; the full text is in the Coral Springs Code of Ordinances. In practice:

  • Neighborhood parks: leashed dogs allowed. Kiwanis Park, 520 Ramblewood Drive, is one; the parks directory lists the rest under “Neighborhood Park.”
  • Community parks: no dogs. That includes the Sportsplex, Mullins, Cypress, Cypress Hammock, Riverside, Forest Hills and Betti Stradling parks, the city says.
  • Clean up every time, everywhere.
  • Pools and splash pads: no animals. The Splash-N-Play and Cypress Water Park both ban them.

Dr. Steven G. Paul Dog Park
Address 2915 Sportsplex Drive
Hours 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 9:30 p.m. daily
Closed First Tuesday of each month, for tick and flea spraying
Cost Free
Note The large-dog section is temporarily closed for construction

The rules, in short:

  • A current rabies tag and Broward County license on every dog.
  • Two dogs per person, maximum, and stay with them.
  • Leash and an unspiked collar on the way in and out; leash your dog if someone asks.
  • No puppies under 4 months, no dogs in heat, no aggressive dogs or people.
  • No glass, no alcohol, no bikes, skateboards or skates; watch children closely.
  • Leave the agility equipment assembled, and turn the water off.

It is an unsupervised facility; owners are legally responsible for their dogs. There is a Little Free Library at the gate.

Dog parks nearby

  • Barkland Dog Park, 9245 Ranch Road, in neighboring Parkland. Just over 2 acres with separate large and small dog areas, a dog wash, water fountains, pavilions and walking trails. Open 7:30 a.m. to sunset, from noon on Wednesdays. Park ranger: 954-913-0496. Read the rules (PDF) before you go.
  • Windmill Dog Park, Windmill Park, in neighboring Coconut Creek. Large and small dog parks of about three-quarters of an acre each, with dog wash stations, agility equipment and restrooms. Membership is required: you apply with a rabies certificate and get an electronic key fob for each dog. Open 8 a.m. to dusk, closed Tuesdays; no lights.

Dog-friendly events and places

The city marks several of its downtown events as dog-friendly, with dogs on a leash and owners cleaning up after them:

At the Coral Springs Museum of Art gallery, only leashed service dogs are allowed inside, and staff ask to be told about companion pets, according to its visitor page.

Restaurant patios. Some Coral Springs restaurants seat dogs at outdoor tables. Policies change and are up to each restaurant, so ask when you arrive or call ahead. If your restaurant welcomes dogs on its patio and says so on its own website, tell us and we will list it here.

What this means for you

  • Leash on, and stick to neighborhood parks; the big parks are off limits to dogs.
  • For off-leash play, the Sportsplex dog park is free but its large-dog side is closed for now; Barkland in Parkland is the closest alternative.
  • Keep your dog’s Broward County license current; the dog park checks for it.

Related: parks and trails, walking and biking trails and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

Are dogs allowed in Coral Springs parks?

Leashed dogs are allowed only in the city’s smaller neighborhood parks. They are not allowed in community parks such as Mullins, Cypress, Riverside and the Sportsplex, except inside the Dr. Steven G. Paul Dog Park.

Where is the dog park in Coral Springs?

The Dr. Steven G. Paul Dog Park is at 2915 Sportsplex Drive, open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 9:30 p.m. daily and closed the first Tuesday of each month for spraying. Its large-dog section is temporarily closed for construction.

What do I need to bring my dog to the Coral Springs dog park?

A current rabies tag and Broward County license on the dog, an unspiked collar and a leash for entering and leaving. No more than two dogs per person, no puppies under 4 months and no dogs in heat.

Are dogs allowed at Coral Springs city events?

Several are dog-friendly, including the City Hall lawn concerts and Light Up the Lawn, as long as dogs are leashed and owners clean up after them, the city says.